Philips India Limited Key Developments

Philips India Appoints Sameer Garde as President of Healthcare Unit in India

Jul 22 14

Philips India has appointed Sameer Garde as president, Philips Healthcare, South Asia, effective from July 22, 2014. He replaces the role vacated by Krishna Kumar who continued to lead the Philips Healthcare business following his appointment as vice chairman and managing director, Philips India in December 2013. Garde comes with over 24 years of experience. He started his career in the consumer industry with Nestle and Pepsi before transitioning to the B2B segment with positions in Whirlpool and Dell International. Prior to joining Philips, he headed enterprise business at Samsung.

Philips Introduces PureRadiance Facial Cleansing System

May 19 14

Philips is bringing its technology to the United States for the first time with the Philips PureRadiance Facial Cleansing System. From the manufacturers of Philips Sonicare, Philips PureRadiance uses unique Sonic Technology with Advanced Dual Motion to provide a cleanse as gentle as hand cleansing yet 10X more effective at removing makeup, dirt and residue, helping women to reveal their naturally radiant skin. In fact, a recent Philips study showed that 87% of women saw more radiant skin when compared to their regular cleansing regimen after just two weeks of use. With Philips PureRadiance, women can continue to experiment with their favorite makeup products and beauty trends without having to compromise the healthy look of their skin. The device thoroughly removes pore-clogging residue and also improves absorption of other skincare products. Philips PureRadiance can be used with any cleanser making it the perfect complement to women's ever changing beauty routines.

Philips Electronics India Limited Announces Management Changes

Oct 17 13

A Krishnakumar, who is currently president and head of Philips Healthcare Business in India, has been appointed as the managing director and CEO of Philips Electronics India Ltd. with effect from December 2013. Krishnakumar will continue to head the healthcare business until his successor has been appointed. He succeeds Rajeev Chopra, who has been elevated to head the global business of the Philips Consumer Luminaire Business Group. Prior Chopra, who joined Philips in April 2003, has over 20 years of experience. Prior to this, he has worked with Cisco Systems, Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard Asia Pacific, Singapore. He became the chief of Indian unit of Philips in January 2011. Krishnakumar joined Philips in June 2010 and his experience spans across India, USA, Japan and China in leadership positions at Coopers & Lybrand Consulting, HSBC.

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